Rather than Resorting to that Search-and-Destroy Method that do not Guarantee a Leak Location, Call an Expert Who can Locate and Fix the Leak Fast, Easy and Clean

In residential areas and water utilities, leaks from plumbing fixtures, pipes and fittings are a major source of water waste. Studies have shown that a regular residential unit loses 2,000 to 20,000 gallons of water every year. But while leaks from water heaters and faucets are plainly obvious, many other sources of leaks are undetected (and can go undetected for months or even years) simply because the leak cannot be seen, such as in the case of a cracked water supply line or a broken toilet flapper valve; these cause water to continue getting wasted without detection, except through surprisingly high water bills.

Water leak is a serious matter as this can eventually lead to the development of mold which, in turn, can cause immense damage to a residential structure. Thus, to help ensure that leaks can be avoided, it would help to know its common causes or sources. These include:

Corrosion in the plumbing fixture;

Rust, which is common in older galvanized steel pipes;

Cracks in newer plumbing fixtures, which may be rare, but possible;

Leaky pipe joints;

Too much pressure in the pipes;

A leaky pipe;

Toilet; and,

Faucets

There are usually four types of faucets used in residential homes: ceramic discs, cartridge types, ball types (also called “delta), and compression valves. Though each type has a unique method of repair, repair is usually simple and easy. A dripping faucet should be repaired immediately, though, not just because it can be annoying (especially during the dead silence of the night), but also because it can really result to lots of clean water wasted.

Besides faucets, another most common source of leaks is the toilet. Toilet leaks often go unnoticed because these are usually silent and hidden or out of view. However, a water bill that suddenly skyrockets can only be explained by an undetected leak, which can easily be electronically located by a trained technician. Thus, rather than resorting to the traditional search-and-destroy method, where you tear up your property to search for that annoying leak, you can instead call in an expert who will find and repair the leak with minimal disruption to your property and which will also save you time and money.